Senior Automation & Controls Engineer Defense Manufacturing

Approach Venture

Waltham (MA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Approach Venture in Waltham, MA seeks a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to own controls from architecture through commissioning for automated chemical production equipment in defense energetics applications.

The role is hands-on with PLCs, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition, HMI/SCADA, safety systems, and integration of robotics and instrumentation, requiring travel to pilot facilities and on-site work.

Job description

Approach Venture in Waltham, MA seeks a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to own controls from architecture through commissioning for automated chemical production equipment in defense energetics applications.

The role is hands-on with PLCs, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition, HMI/SCADA, safety systems, and integration of robotics and instrumentation, requiring travel to pilot facilities and on-site work.

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